By Professor Hoffmann
London   Chatto & Windus
7.5" by 5" 127, [1], 1-32pp.
The uncommon first edition of this brilliant entertaining conjuring book written in the form of a fairy tale, with various illustrations.
By Professor Hoffmann

1904 King Koko or The Pretty Princess and the Lucky Lover A Conjuring Entertainment in the Form of a Fairy Tale

London   Chatto & Windus
7.5" by 5" 127, [1], 1-32pp.
The uncommon first edition of this brilliant entertaining conjuring book written in the form of a fairy tale, with various illustrations.
£240.00
: 0.5kgs / : 768A25

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

The first edition, being an uncommon copy. 

An original and highly entertaining book, this story by Professor Hoffmann is a satirical performance piece written for the stage. An amusing farce following the story of a colourful King, and his beautiful daughter whose hand is sought after by two suitors. Throughout the story there are twenty magical illusions performed, which add a layer to this enchanting story. 

A brilliant book, it is brought to life by a frontispiece and two full page illustrations by H l Shindler.

Condition

In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart with slight shelf wear and a minor darkening to the spine. Bookseller's stamp to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated throughout by H L Shindler.

Very Good

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